The temple was first established in the
Tang dynasty (618-907) and initially called Shanzhu Geyuan (善住阁院).
The temple was rebuilt in 1492, during the
Hongzhi period (1488-1505) of
Ming dynasty (1368-1644). During the
Wanli period (1572-1620), Concubine Li Yanfei (李彦妃) donated property to restore the temple.
Four Heavenly Kings' statues are enshrined in the hall. They are the eastern
Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the southern
Virūḍhaka, the western
Virūpākṣa, and the northern
Vaiśravaṇa.[2]
Hall of Manjushri
The Hall of Manjushri is the 2nd entry hall in the temple. A recumbent statue of
Manjusri enshrined in the hall. The Manjusri Bodhisattva lies on a
lotus.[2]
The temple was first established in the
Tang dynasty (618-907) and initially called Shanzhu Geyuan (善住阁院).
The temple was rebuilt in 1492, during the
Hongzhi period (1488-1505) of
Ming dynasty (1368-1644). During the
Wanli period (1572-1620), Concubine Li Yanfei (李彦妃) donated property to restore the temple.
Four Heavenly Kings' statues are enshrined in the hall. They are the eastern
Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the southern
Virūḍhaka, the western
Virūpākṣa, and the northern
Vaiśravaṇa.[2]
Hall of Manjushri
The Hall of Manjushri is the 2nd entry hall in the temple. A recumbent statue of
Manjusri enshrined in the hall. The Manjusri Bodhisattva lies on a
lotus.[2]